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11.5 Manually cleaning HELIOS 600 Tips
To manually cleaning the HELIOS 600 tips, follow these steps:
11.5.1Rinse excess soil from the HELIOS 600 tip.
11.5.2Using a soft brush, apply enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., Metrex EmPower)
to all surfaces (2 minutes).
11.5.3Rinse under clean, running water (2 minutes).
11.5.4Inspect HELIOS 600 tip. If the tip is not clean, repeat the steps11.5. 1-11.5.3.
11.5.5Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in the tip.
11.6 Cleaning the HELIOS 600 Tips in an Automatic Washer
To clean the HELIOS 600 tips in an automatic washer or disinfector, follow these
steps:
11.6.1Rinse excess soil from the HELIOS 600 tip (2 minutes).
11.6.2 Using a soft brush, apply enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., Metrex EmPower)
to all surfaces.
11.6.3 Load the HELIOS 600 tip in to washer equipment.
11.6.4 Run the cycle per the equipment manufacturer’s instructions (about 5 minutes).
If the machine does not have an automatic rinse cycle, rinse thoroughly to remove
detergent residues by immersing in clean water.
11.6.5 Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in the tip.
11.6.6After cleaning, the operator can high-level disinfect tips:
11.7High-Level Disinfection for HELIOS 600 Tips
11.7.1 After cleaning the tip, check tip mirror to make sure the surface is free of stains
or fog. Dry the mirror with a lens tissue or lint-free cloth.
11.7.2 Immerse HELIOS 600 tips in to Johnson & Johnson® Cidex OPA disinfector for
5 minutes. Detailed disinfection method could be referred to instruction of Cidex OPA.
11.7.3 After immersing, clean the tips according to instruction of disinfector.
11.7.4 Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in the tip.
11.8 Cleaning and Sterilizing Tips
Scanner tips received from the manufacturer are NOT sterilized. You must
sterilize the tips before the first use.
The removable scanner tips are autoclavable up to 20 cycles. After 20 cycles,
discard the tip.
Wear gloves when handling a contaminated scanner tip.